Retelling {Tell the Tale Tool}

Retelling {Tell the Tale Tool} Retelling is the process in which a child reads or listens to a story and then summarizes it in his own words. Retelling helps students develop a sense of story structure and become more accurate in monitoring their own understanding. Students can transfer this knowledge of story structure to their own writing. Practicing retelling also strengthens students’ speaking and listening skills and addresses many CCSS.